Free Virtual Author Event with Mahwah Library: Brad Taylor

Tuesday, April 14th 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series.

After its proxies are devastated and its offensive capability pummeled in the latest war in the Middle East, a rogue group of Iranian regime officials create a brazen plot to strike back at their hated enemies once and for all. They envision a series of operational dominos culminating in a devastating attack, and the first step is the assassination of the Israeli prime minister.  And there’s only one assassin with the skills to pull it off: Abdul Rahman, known in the shadows as the Ghost.

When a routine prison transfer is ambushed, the Ghost escapes and is given the assignment. The only Operator who can hunt him down is the man who stopped him before: Pike Logan.

Pike and his team soon learn that the mission involves something bigger than just the escape of his old enemy. Working with Mossad agents, the pursuit leads the Taskforce to Argentina. They work to unravel the scope of the attack, and the chase leads them through the tempestuous waterfalls of Iguazu and the Triple Frontier, to the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires, and the tiny village of Ushuaia at the “End of the World.”

As the team races against the clock, Pike learns the stakes are much greater than a single life – the consequences extend into the heartland of America itself. The Ghost may hold the key to an escalation that will upend the worldwide balance of power, and if Pike fails, the fallout won’t just be personal – it’ll be global.

Register today to learn why the Pike Logan series has everyone buzzing!

About the Author: Brad Taylor is the author of the New York Times bestselling Pike Logan series. He served for more than twenty years in the U.S. Army, including eight years in 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, commonly known as Delta Force. He retired as a Special Forces lieutenant colonel and now lives in Charleston, South Carolina.

Registration link: https://libraryc.org/mahwahlibrary/145838/register

Upcoming Book Tour: Kate Alice Marshall

Kate Alice Marshall will be on book tour. Here is the link to RSVP https://us.macmillan.com/tours/kate-alice-marshall-the-girls-before/?utm_campaign=FIB%20-%20Flatiron%20First%20Edition%20Emails&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9lzdN98n6V9V23HtnAZWJr-80hspPn4rToS4by3lTGnP7IV59owJGG4u5a2NURha53aPEsNaWzbD6-JSDPiKCJUs4u_Q&_hsmi=403390379&utm_content=403390379&utm_source=hs_emailm

Author Event: Mary Kubica

I had a great time meeting Mary Kubica at the Paramus Barnes and Noble. I’m looking forward to reading this thriller.

Goodreads Blurb

A scream shatters the silence…
Courtney Gray’s peaceful vacation turns into a nightmare when she discovers her brother and sister-in-law dead in their lakeside cottage. Her niece Reese is missing. Her nephew Wyatt is asleep upstairs—unharmed.

A town full of secrets…
As police swarm the quiet resort, dark truths about Courtney’s family—and the town itself—begin to surface. Is Reese a victim… or the killer?

A truth no one saw coming…
With everyone hiding something, Courtney races to uncover the terrible mystery. But the closer she gets, the harder it is to know who—or what—to trust.

Virtual Author Event: Vanessa Riley

Thursday, February 5th, 2026, at 7:00 PM EST

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Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

The Caribbean Sea, 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter of a wealthy tavern owner on the island of Tortuga. Instead of marriage, Jacquotte dreams of joining the seafarers and smugglers whose tall-masted ships cluster in the turquoise waters around Tortuga. In Haiti she becomes Jacques, a dockworker, earning the respect of those around her while hiding her gender.

Jacquotte discovers that secret identities are fairly common in the chaotic world of seafaring, which is full of outsiders and misfits. As Jacques, Jacquotte falls in love with Lizzôa d’Erville, a beautiful courtesan who deals in secrets and sex. While others see their work clothes as a disguise, Lizzôa’s true self is as a woman.

For the next twenty years, Jacquotte raids the Caribbean, making enemies and amassing a fortune in stolen gold. When her fellow pirates decide to increase their profits by entering the slave trade, Jacquotte turns away from piracy and the pursuit of riches. Risking her life in one deadly skirmish after another, she instead begins to plot a war of liberation.

Don’t miss out on this exciting discussion! Register now to embark on a seafaring journey of self discovery and reclamation of personal power.

About the Author: Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author and proud recipient of the 2024 Georgia Mystery/Detective Fiction Author of the Year. She writes Sagas and Book Club Fiction that brings to life the hidden narratives of Black women and women of color in novels like Island Queen and Queen of Exiles. Her stories celebrate strong sisterhoods, diverse communities, and resilience across historical fiction, romance, and mystery genres.Her work has been featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and The New York Times.

Link to register: https://libraryc.org/mahwahlibrary/106657?uMarketingSource=_LSC_ME_02_0

Upcoming Book Tour: Amy DuBois Barnett

Come and meet Amy DuBois Barnett at her book tour next week. Here is a link to RSVP https://us.macmillan.com/tours/amy-dubois-barnett-if-i-ruled-the-world/?utm_campaign=FIB%20-%20Flatiron%20First%20Edition%20Emails&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8wvAyuxz6Xbi3dM6lATFpQEDHhCDK90glx1MvnMA8LBRxobmO9z5go07kEfZdRfjReba63RmJv7df8Uk39kwsDEm8Saw&_hsmi=398743796&utm_content=398743796&utm_source=hs_email

Upcoming Book Tour: Alex Aster

Alex Aster just announced who upcoming tours. Below are links to RSVP:

http://Alex Aster celebrates STARSIDE at B&N Union Square

Date: Mar 31 • 6:00 pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alex-aster-celebrates-starside-at-bn-union-square-tickets-1976932401029?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android&sg=32ad1721accd380d361030f475063da8367b9aa2ff3122557bdb0ab9c68a4edc1d739f1b9116e8c941005f9624525afa528b15d085ada890897b4b749297cae6ad9172bc5c1ec626a1746af8

http://Starside Book Launch with Alex Aster

Date: Apr 2 • 7:00 pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/starside-book-launch-with-alex-aster-tickets-1980912003126?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android&sg=32ad1721accd380d361030f475063da8367b9aa2ff3122557bdb0ab9c68a4edc1d739f1b9116e8c941005f9624525afa528b15d085ada890897b4b749297cae6ad9172bc5c1ec626a1746af8

http://Alex Aster | Starside

Date: Apr 3 • 9:00 pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alex-aster-starside-tickets-1980648825956?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android&sg=32ad1721accd380d361030f475063da8367b9aa2ff3122557bdb0ab9c68a4edc1d739f1b9116e8c941005f9624525afa528b15d085ada890897b4b749297cae6ad9172bc5c1ec626a1746af8

http://Alex Aster celebrates STARSIDE at Barnes & Noble – Huntington Beach

Date: Apr 4 • 9:30 pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alex-aster-celebrates-starside-at-barnes-noble-huntington-beach-tickets-1980918023132?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android&sg=32ad1721accd380d361030f475063da8367b9aa2ff3122557bdb0ab9c68a4edc1d739f1b9116e8c941005f9624525afa528b15d085ada890897b4b749297cae6ad9172bc5c1ec626a1746af8

https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C006434D7ACDA13?mc_cid=c7557e245d&mc_eid=9a483b9feb

http://Talk and Photo Meet and Greet with Bestselling Author Alex Aster

Date: Apr 7 • 7:30 pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talk-and-photo-meet-and-greet-with-bestselling-author-alex-aster-tickets-1980751526135?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android&sg=32ad1721accd380d361030f475063da8367b9aa2ff3122557bdb0ab9c68a4edc1d739f1b9116e8c941005f9624525afa528b15d085ada890897b4b749297cae6ad9172bc5c1ec626a1746af8

https://wildgeesebookshop.com/event-tickets/alex-aster-at-the-historic-artcraft-theatre-for-starside?mc_cid=c7557e245d&mc_eid=9a483b9feb